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IPC/WHMA-A-620 defines global standards for cable and wire harnesses. Get certified. Build trust. Grow your career.
About IPC/WHMA-A-620.
IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, is the leading industry standard for cable and harness workmanship. It sets the criteria for crimping, routing, shielding, and lacing—ensuring assemblies meet performance and reliability expectations. Trusted by OEMs, contract manufacturers, and aerospace and defense suppliers, IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the global benchmark. Whether you're building, inspecting, or overseeing cable assemblies, this certification proves your understanding of what quality looks like.
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ElectroSpec is an authorized IPC Training Center, meeting the highest global standards for electronic design training and certification.
Choose Your Certification.
ElectroSpec offers three certification levels to match your role, goals, and expertise.
Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
Inspect, build, or maintain cable and wire harnesses to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards. Learn to spot defects, apply criteria, and uphold quality.
Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
Train and certify others in IPC/WHMA-A-620. Lead teams, deliver instruction, and ensure consistent application of the standard.
Certified Standards Expert (CSE)
Support compliance without teaching. Guide audits, reviews, and quality efforts as the subject-matter expert on IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
Achieve industry-recognized certification for cable and wire harness assembly. CIS is ideal for professionals who build, inspect, or maintain cables and wire harnesses. Boost your credibility and advance your career.
Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
Lead with authority in cable and wire harness assembly. CIT enables you to train and certify CIS-level professionals. Ideal for team leads, instructors, and quality managers elevating standards across their organization.
Certified Standards Expert (CSE)
Become the recognized authority on IPC/WHMA-A-620. The CSE credential is for those who consult, audit, or support compliance at the highest level. Ideal for engineers, quality leaders, and decision-makers who guide interpretation and application of cable and wire harness standards.
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Give your team the expert-led training and flexibility they need to achieve IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification at the CIS, CIT, or CSE level. Private Team Training delivers live sessions, online or in-person, backed by custom prep tools, instant AI tutor support, and a schedule that works for you. Every program is tailored to your team’s goals, ensuring they’re confident, capable, and certified.
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